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Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Gordon Laing, October 2006

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Panasonic Lumix L1


Olympus E-510 - twin lens kit


Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Panasonic Lumix DMC L1 - Panasonic's first digital SLR. This video demonstrates several of the L1's unique features including the Live View composition mode. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.





Panasonic L1 video - build quality Panasonic L1 video - live view grid Panasonic L1 video - menus





Good points

Superb Leica kit lens with stabilisation
Effective anti-dust feature
Useful Live View facility
Quick and easy analogue controls

Bad points
Relatively small and dim viewfinder
Out-resolved by 10 Mpixel DSLRs
Higher noise at 1600 ISO than most DSLRs
Live View slow and of limited appeal




Scores

(compared to mid-range DSLRs)

Build quality:
Image quality:
Handling:
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Overall:

17 / 20
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18 / 20
17 / 20

85%

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